BEAN COUNTER CHOWDER

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This hearty chowder is one of our favorite vegetarian dishes. Loaded with beans, noodles and bright herbs, it's so comforting on a chilly day. -Vivian Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken or vegetable broth
1-3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and celery flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon minced parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomato; simmer for 5 minutes. Add the broth, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Add beans and macaroni; return to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 676mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges